Sunnyvale LF

As of 2012, Sunnyvale LF has approximately 2,300,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1993.

Sunnyvale LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 37.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 68 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Sunnyvale LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1993. It was operated by City of Sunnyvale, CA. For waste disposal alternatives in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Sunnyvale LF is operated by City of Sunnyvale, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Sunnyvale, CA directly.

Sunnyvale LF currently covers approximately 93 acres with a depth of approximately 60 feet. The facility opened in 1920 and has been in continuous operation since then. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Sunnyvale LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 37.6% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 68 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Sunnyvale LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Sunnyvale LF, The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2012. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.